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When Lightning Strikes, Is Your Home Safe?
- July 25, 2017
- Posted by: Tess Siemon
- Category: Homeowners, Personal
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Lightning strikes can be a threat to both property and public safety, causing nearly $1 billion in property damage in the United States each year and claiming dozens of lives. Although summer is the most likely time for lightning, it can strike anytime there is a thunderstorm. Lightning generates intense heat that can surge through
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6 Tips for Safe Online Banking
- July 12, 2017
- Posted by: Tess Siemon
- Category: Finance & accounting
More than half of U.S. adults bank online, and about a third of them bank via cell phone. Given the popularity, it’s important to ask; Is online banking safe? Here are six online banking security tips to help keep your money and identity safe: 1. Change your password regularly The best thing consumers can do
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If Your Renting a Car While On Vacation Do You Need Rental Car Insurance?
- May 27, 2017
- Posted by: Tess Siemon
- Category: Miscellaneous
Maybe you’ve been here before. You’ve just come off the plane, picked up your baggage and gone to the rental car counter. You’re tired from the flight, about to begin an ambitious vacation or a challenging business project. And, this is the point at which you’re asked, “Do you want insurance with that?” Most travelers,
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Decades of Thanks to Mother’s Across the World
- May 10, 2017
- Posted by: Tess Siemon
- Category: Miscellaneous
We all know what the celebration of Mother’s Day is meant to celebrate and honor (the answer is pretty much in the name incase you were unsure), but have you ever wondered about it’s History? Like any other holiday, an origin exists. Lucky for us, remaining true to it’s name, the staff of History.com have
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Boating Season Has Commenced
- May 6, 2017
- Posted by: Tess Siemon
- Category: Personal, Recreational
Are you one of the millions of boaters with spring fever, itching to get your vessel out of winter storage and back onto the water? If so, be sure to take the time to properly de-winterize and prepare your boat before taking it out for its first voyage of the season. Having a spring ritual
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What is General Liability Insurance?
- April 13, 2017
- Posted by: Tess Siemon
- Category: Business Insurance Lines, General Liability
Also known as Business Liability Insurance, general liability insurance protects you and your business from “general” claims involving bodily injuries and property damage. Almost every business has a need for general liability insurance. General Liability Insurance Definition General liability insurance can help cover medical expenses and attorney fees resulting from bodily injuries and property damage
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Start The New Season Fresh With These Spring Cleaning Tips
- March 24, 2017
- Posted by: Tess Siemon
- Category: Miscellaneous
For those out there who have an aversion to getting rid of things — a borderline hoarder, if you will — or for those who have never actually accomplished a full scrub-down of their home, it might be time to consider getting involved in a real, grown-up–style spring cleaning ritual. This doesn’t just mean tidying
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With Spring Comes Potholes…
- March 10, 2017
- Posted by: Tess Siemon
- Category: Auto, Personal
Spring is just around the corner, and that means something else might be lurking around the corner, too: A nasty pothole. February, March and April are the worst months for potholes, according to Popular Mechanics, because roads are going through a constant process of freezing, thawing and then freezing again. That can lead to cracking,
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Happy Valentine’s Day
- February 14, 2017
- Posted by: Tess Siemon
- Category: Homeowners, Personal
It’s Valentine’s Day, and thoughts of people everywhere turn to … jewelry. About one of four Americans buys jewelry, spending $2,000 per year on average, and industry experts expect jewelry sales to grow by at least 5% annually through 2025. Those who don’t buy shiny things for Valentine’s Day may prefer other types of valuables,
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5 Reasons Why Your Auto Insurance Rates May Seem High
- January 30, 2017
- Posted by: Tess Siemon
- Category: Auto, Business Insurance Lines, Commercial Auto
We hear it from drivers from all walks of life: “I’m paying too much for car insurance.” Seems we all know someone who’s paying way less, and we want to cut our own rates, too. As independent insurance agents, we can check with multiple carriers on your behalf to find out if you may indeed
